Lonely Planet Inspiration 2 - Lonely Planet Toilets of the World

Even life's simplest moments deserve a breathtaking backdrop… Discover 100 lavish lavatories and outstanding outhouses that offer a window to our world. Who knew the loo could offer such a view? From Tokyo's transparent public toilets to the sand-swept privy in the Namib desert; Abraham Lincoln's 1850's outhouse to a barren bog on Bolivia's Altiplano; it's time to see more of our amazing planet from the 'best' seat in the house. Inside Toilets of the World: - 100 weird and wonderful toilets around the world - Features fun illustrations, photos and entertaining descriptions for every 'throne' - Divided into chapters by continent with every toilet marked on one of five maps - Includes a timeline of historic bogs from 3000 BCE in Asia's Indus Valley to today's high-tech toilets in Japan - Lists of must-visit, famous, extreme and contemporary loos - Written by Patrick Kinsella: author, editor, photographer and journalist who specialises in scribbling stories about walking. And toilets… Compact and colourful this cornucopia of commodes is a must-buy for anyone who can find beauty in the most unexpected of places.